"NYPD Pulls Over Central Park 5 Councilman Yusef Salaam, Sparks Controversy"

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"NYPD Pulls Over Central Park 5 Councilman Yusef Salaam, Sparks Controversy"
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Yusef Salaam, a New York City councilman and member of the Central Park Five, was pulled over by the NYPD while on a call about police stops. The incident has sparked a debate over transparency in police stops, with Salaam and other council members pushing for greater reporting on all stops, including low-level interactions. The NYPD defended the officer's actions, stating that Salaam was pulled over for tinted windows. Salaam's experience has led to calls for legislation for greater reporting on stops, and the City Council plans to meet to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto on the matter.

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